Editing Balto/Graham Tools (section)

=== Section 3: Grid Area Time Calculator ===

This section helps you understand the relationship between acres covered, hours spent, walking speed, and grid spacing.

==== Acres ====

Set the area to be searched in acres using the slider or text field. Range is 1 to 200 acres.

==== Time (hours) ====

Set the time available for the search using the slider or text field. Range is 0.1 to 4.0 hours.

==== Speed (mph) ====

Set the realistic walking speed for the search terrain using the slider or text field. Range is 0.5 to 3.0 mph.

==== Grid Spacing Result ====

Balto calculates the grid spacing in meters (and paces) that fits within these constraints. If the spacing is too small for adequate POD, you'll need to either increase available time, increase walking speed, or reduce the area.

==== Using the Speed Monitor ====

The realistic speed value can be measured in the field using the [[#Speed Monitor|Speed Monitor]] feature. Walk a typical section of the search area and use the average speed reading.